Who Could Replace Pete Hegseth if He’s Impeached?
Summary
Representative Thomas Massie reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on November 9, alleging constitutional violations. President Donald Trump has said he will stand by Hegseth, but the article reports that a possible replacement could be former Army civilian leader Dan Driscoll, who resigned in September 2026.Key Facts
- Massie said he would push for a House vote on the impeachment articles.
- Hegseth called the articles a “sham” and Massie a “disgruntled, defeated congressman.”
- Trump has vowed to support Hegseth if the House impeaches him.
- The article says Republicans control both chambers until Democrats take control next year, leaving a possible window for Trump to seek Senate confirmation of a replacement.
- The article links Hegseth to criticism over the Iran war, Pentagon diversity initiatives, restrictions on journalists, and strikes on suspected drug vessels.
- Some Republicans have raised concerns about Pentagon tensions and whether Hegseth’s dismissal of senior military leaders has hurt military readiness.
- Dan Driscoll resigned as the Army’s highest-ranking civilian leader on September 2, 2026, after reported disagreements with Hegseth over military changes and leadership dismissals.
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